With plenty of food, drinks and music planned, organizers are putting the finishing touches on the annual Trash Bash in St. Charles Parish.The eighth annual event will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. March 5. Officials will host an outdoor celebration afterward until 1 p.m. at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling.Officials said the event is geared to promoting a safe and environmentally conscious parish. There will be several cleanup and beautification projects during Trash Bash.Link: Sign up for Trash Bash here"St. Charles Parish residents are encouraged to get out in their communities and clean up. Whether you gather roadside litter with a team or simply clean the yard of your home or business, you'll be helping us achieve a more beautiful and inviting St. Charles Parish," organizers said.After the cleanup event, the after-party will feature hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, jambalaya, smoked sausage, dessert and drinks. The Wetland Watchers of Destrehan's Harry Hurst Middle School will also have their animal and education displays including games and giveaways.Trash Bash is sponsored by the St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation, Raising Canes in LaPlace and other business and organizations.People can sign up for Trash Bash online or by calling 985-331-8604. All equipment needed for the event, like sticks, trash and bags, will be provided.More information about St. Charles Parish can be found online.

"St. Charles Parish residents are encouraged to get out in their communities and clean up. Whether you gather roadside litter with a team or simply clean the yard of your home or business, you'll be helping us achieve a more beautiful and inviting St. Charles Parish," organizers said.

After the cleanup event, the after-party will feature hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, jambalaya, smoked sausage, dessert and drinks. The Wetland Watchers of Destrehan's Harry Hurst Middle School will also have their animal and education displays including games and giveaways.

Trash Bash is sponsored by the St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation, Raising Canes in LaPlace and other business and organizations.

People can sign up for Trash Bash online or by calling 985-331-8604. All equipment needed for the event, like sticks, trash and bags, will be provided.